Characteristics and prognosis of ovarian metastatic tumors: review of a single-institution experience.

Background: To evaluate the clinico-pathological characteristics and role of surgery in patients with ovarian metastasis.

Materials And Methods: Clinical data from 51 patients with pathologically confirmed ovarian metastasis were reviewed.

Results: Ovarian metastasis accounted for 14% of all malignant ovarian neoplasms (51/364).

Malignant transformation arising from mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a report of six cases.

Aim: Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma (MCT) is an uncommon complication. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult because of the lack of specific symptoms and signs indicating malignancy. Thus, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics of patients and the role of surgery in their management.